In this episode, we dive deep into the world of thyroid health with Dr. Amie Hornaman, a leading expert on thyroid function and disorders. Dr. Amie provides invaluable insights into how proper thyroid care and hormone balance can significantly improve your health and well-being.

Today’s episode is packed with essential information to transform your health and give your body exactly what it needs to thrive. Tune in to hear:

• Dr. Amie’s journey and mission in thyroid health and her expertise in thyroid and hormone disorders.
• Importance of balancing the thyroid gland and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for optimal health.
• Addressing and debunking the myth that HRT causes cancer.
• Dr. Amie's struggle with endometriosis, surgery, and medication side effects leading to permanent menopause and severe osteoporosis.
• Overview of treatment options including levothyroxine (T4), liothyronine (T3), and Armour Thyroid (T3 & T4 combination).
• Explanation of how thyroid blood tests work and the significance of various hormones and antibodies.
• Symptoms of thyroid issues, including weight gain, energy loss, hair loss, and loss of libido.
• Importance of iron and iodine levels for thyroid function and how improving thyroid health can aid in appetite suppression and metabolism.

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